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Jul172024 by News DeskNo Comments

National air quality management plan to formulat to improve the air quality of the country: Environment Secretary

Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Farhina Ahmed said, the Bangladesh National Air Quality Management Plan is being formulated to improve the country's air quality and take necessary steps to prevent and control pollution effectively. By implementing this, the annual number of good and moderate air days will gradually increase in the air quality index across the country including Dhaka by 2030. This will contribute to achieving the country's annual average PM2.5 air pollutant PM2.5 interim targets of WHO and the country's national standards and the implementation of the South Asia Clean Air Vision 2030. Environment Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed said these things in a meeting to finalize the draft of the national air quality management plan held in the ...

Jul162024 by News DeskNo Comments

Environment Minister held meeting with Japan’s State Minister for environment in New York

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Japan’s continued support in transforming from a climate vulnerable country to a green, sustainable and prosperous country through green investments, capacity-building and technology transfer would be of crucial importance for us. Environment Minister said this during a bilateral meeting held with Motome Takisawa, State Minister of the Environment for Japan, in Bangladesh Permanent Mission to UN in New York today. Minister Chowdhury highlighted that Bangladesh is a solution oriented country and our government is committed to building ourselves as champions or role models, not as victims. I invite Japan to invest in materializing Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan (MCPP), through which we aim to transform our vulnerability...

Jul132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Saber Chowdhury meets UN Deputy Secretary General in UNHQ

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury Minister Chowdhury called upon the United Nations to be more responsive to the needs of the developing countries, especially the most vulnerable ones in addressing those challenges. He said for Bangladesh, issues like sea level rise, salinity intrusion and glacial melt are matters of survival. Time is running out. That’s what science tells us. Minister for Environment said this during his meeting with Amina J Muhammad, the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations at a bilateral meeting held at the UN Headquarters in New York today. The Deputy Secretary-General acknowledged Bangladesh’s significant progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in achieving the global goals, particularly in th...

Jul112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Display of Tobacco and Alcohol in OTT Endangers Teenagers

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A recent study by MANAS has revealed alarming statistics about the portrayal of smoking and drug use in OTT platforms. Out of 60 dramas and movies analyzed, 28 heroes, 14 heroines, and 8 villains featured smoking and drug use scenes. Notably, the Bengali movie "Toofan" displayed smoking scenes over 60 times through its main characters. This trend blatantly violates the Smoking and Tobacco Control Act and the National Broadcasting Code, posing a significant threat to the nation's youth. Experts raised these concerns at a workshop titled "Necessity and Reality of OTT Policy to Protect Public Health," held today at the Biliya Center in Dhanmondi. The workshop featured notable speakers including Prof. Dr. Arupratan Choudhury, Heroic Freedom Fighter and founder president of MANAS; public hea...

Jul112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh and European Investment Bank strengthen environmental and economic collaboration: Saber Chowdhury

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Bangladesh and European Investment Bank will strengthen environmental and economic collaboration in the days to come. He said we look forward to a future of robust collaboration that not only addresses climate change but also promotes sustainable economic growth for the people of Bangladesh. Environment Minister said this while engaged in a bilateral meeting with Nicola Beer, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), on Wednesday in Luxembourg, the financial and banking hub of Europe.Nicola Beer, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), commended the holistic approach presented during the meeting, highlighting its potential to simultaneously tackle climate change and spur economic de...

Jul102024 by News DeskNo Comments

Saber Chowdhury meets with European Commissioner for Climate Action

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Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh, Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Global solidarity and partnerships in delivering effective, ambitious Climate Action Now is an absolute imperative. He underscored the importance of international collaboration and support in achieving sustainable development goals. Environment Minister said this in a bilateral meeting with Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate Action, European Commission, held in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday. During the meeting, Minister Chowdhury highlighted Bangladesh's ongoing efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change, emphasizing the country's commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation. The minister focused on strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and the Eur...

Jul92024 by News DeskNo Comments

Hotel-Restaurant Owners in Mymensingh Advocate for Passage of Amended Tobacco Control Law

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Hotel and restaurant owners in Mymensingh Division have voiced their strong support for the passage of the amended Tobacco Control Act to ensure a healthy environment for children, women, and the elderly. This was stated during a seminar organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the Mymensingh District Council Seminar Hall at Tuesday (July 9, 2024). The speakers at the seminar emphasized the urgent need to pass the proposed amendment to the tobacco control law, which includes the abolition of smoking zones in hotels and restaurants. They pointed out that designated smoking areas still expose non-smokers to secondhand smoke, significantly increasing their risk of heart disease by up to 85%. Additional Divisional Commissioner (Revenue) Tahmina Akhter is the chief guest at the event, highli...

Jul92024 by News DeskNo Comments

Emphasis on Prevention to Eradicate Drugs and Tobacco

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The youth of society are being devastated by the scourge of drugs. There is no substitute for drug eradication to build healthy human resources. Prevention programs must be strengthened to keep teenagers away from drug and tobacco addiction. These critical issues were highlighted on July 9, 2024, at a program organized by Madok Drabo O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS), with support from Ibrahim Medical College and the Dental Unit at Birdem Hospital Auditorium, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. State Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Rokeya Sultana, MP, served as the chief guest. She stressed that no parent wants their child to go astray and highlighted the pervasive negative impact of drug addiction on families and society. Noting the rise in ...

Jul92024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh and Germany signed two agreements for Sundarban Management & Environmental Conservation.

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In a significant step towards Sundarban Management and environmental conservation, two crucial agreements were signed Tuesday between Bangladesh and Germany at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in Bangladesh Secretariat. Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry, and Martina Burkard, Acting Country Director of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Bangladesh, inked the agreements aimed at the sustainable management of the Sundarbans and the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Swatch of No Ground (SONG). Environment Secretary said Integrated Management of the Sundarbans Mangroves and the Marine Protected Area Swatch of No Ground in Bangladesh (SONG) project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change...

Jul82024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh and France strengthen climate partnership with Adaptation Pact: Saber Chowdhury

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Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the France-Bangladesh Adaptation Pact signifies a robust partnership aimed at addressing the urgent challenges of climate change. This collaborative effort aims to expedite Bangladesh's adaptation strategies while securing additional funding for climate resilience projects. Environment Minister said this while a delegation led by the Ambassador of France, Marie Masdupuy, held bilateral meeting to discuss the France-Bangladesh Adaptation Pact on Sunday at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The meeting focused on finalizing the France-Bangladesh Adaptation Pact. The MoEFCC proposed resource allocation aligns with national priorities. The timeline for the Pact is set from September 2023...